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VOL 40, NO 4 July/August 2012
Organizational name change announced
Effective January 1, 2013, the organization known as Southeastern Regional Medical
Center will become Southeastern Health. The name change was announced by SRMC
Board of Trustees Chairman Faye Caton, at right, and President/CEO Joann Anderson
during a special unveiling event held Tuesday, Aug. 21 in the medical center’s main lobby.
The hospital will retain the name Southeastern Regional Medical Center.
From the president
SRMC Board of Trustees Chair Faye Caton recently announced a new direction for
our organization, the new name: Southeastern Health. Along with this new name comes a new
tagline, Better Health—Starting with You. This new identity for our organization will become official
January 1, 2013.
Below are some of the reasons why our Trustees felt there was a need for the identity change:
• Southeastern has evolved beyond a “medical center.” Locations, types of facilities and practice areas
represent a much broader reach than can be communicated in a “singular” approach.
• The organization is expanding into new service areas and overlapping competitive markets. The very
Joann Anderson,
name “Southeastern,” when tied to “Center” implies a limited geographic reach. “Regional” only further
President/CEO
reinforces the perception of limitation.
• Southeastern is gaining recognition as a national leader in health care. A name change can support the
concept of our advancements and “moving to the next level.”
• Southeastern is embracing patient-centered care. A name change can help communicate Southeastern is a partner in life-long health
management.
Over the next several months, you will see a transition to Southeastern Health throughout the
organization. This type of far-reaching change will take time to implement, however, by January 1, we
should all be ready to embrace our new name, new tagline and new identify for our organization. We
Joann Anderson, MSN, FACHE
can begin to celebrate the more accurate reflection of where Southeastern Health is going in terms of
President/CEO
quality, excellence and accessible health care.
Health Quest Challenge
by Coordinator Amanda Price Roberts (Employee Wellness)
Do you get enough exercise? Do you eat your five or more fruits will be tallied on a monthly basis. It will be important to keep up with
or veggies a day? Do you have trouble dealing with stressors in your
your extra points as well as to input your data into the Extracon site.
life? Could you be at risk for cancer? If you answered “yes” to any of
You may ask, “Why is it important to keep track of my points?”
these questions or if we have peaked your interest, then the Health
It will be important to keep track of your points and to track your data
Quest Challenge is right for YOU!
through Extracon because you will have the chance to earn prizes
You may ask “What is the Health Quest Challenge?” This
throughout the challenges as well as at the end of the year! Prizes will
initiative has been developed to make employees aware of their
include fitness center memberships, spa packages, various gift cards,
modifiable risk factors for things such as tobacco use, stress, high
55” TV, Nike Plus Sports watch, and MUCH MORE!
blood pressure, high cholesterol, nutrition, physical activity and certain
Those who are interested in participating throughout the year
types of cancers. For those who joined Healthy Living 4 Life (HL4L)
should follow the instructions below to register for Extracon:
November 2011 during open enrollment, you completed an online
1.https://www.extracon.com/Public/Home.aspx
Health Risk Assessment (HRA). From this assessment, modifiable risk
2. Click “Register” in the upper right corner of the page (even if
factors were determined from your answers (Remember-everything
you used the site before you must re-register at this time)
is anonymous.). This has enabled us to develop the Health Quest
3. Type in your Unique/Employee ID; this will be your badge
Challenge. The challenge will focus on the top four modifiable risk
number (the one you clock in with) and then your last name
factors that were found in the HRA, which are; stress management,
in the HR system
nutrition, cancer awareness and physical activity.
4. Click “Submit”
In order to address the top four modifiable risk factors, this
5. At this time, it will verify your information. Please take note
challenge will last one year, from October 1, 2012 through September
of what your user ID will be as this is what you will use to
30, 2013. While you do not necessarily have to participate in all four
sign in.
challenges; you may choose a few challenges that are appealing to
6. Type in a password that you will remember.
you, or participate in all four challenges. Each challenge will last three
7. Check the box that you agree to the Terms and Agreements
months.
8. Click “Submit”
We will continue to use the Extracon website as a means to track
You are now a registered user for the website You may now join
participation and points. Participants will also receive a Health Quest
a challenge!
Passport book to keep track of their extra points. Extracon will enable
More information regarding the details and rules of this challenge
participants to individually monitor things such as stress management, will be shared in the upcoming weeks. Please make sure to watch
nutrition, physical activity, hours of sleep, food intake and glasses
your e-mails or stop by the Employee Wellness office for more
of water consumed and then electronically keep track of the points
information. For any questions regarding the Health Quest Challenge
for everyone to see. The Health Quest Passport will be used for
or help with registration, please contact the Employee Wellness office
participants to earn extra points outside of the Extracon website and
at 272-1425 or price02@srmc.org.
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July/August 2012
Medical staff news
Duke cardiologist joins SRMC medical staff
Lumberton native Matthew S. Cummings, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Southeastern Regional Medical
Center, providing care through the Southeastern Heart Center managed by Duke Medicine.
He is affiliated with Duke Cardiology of Lumberton, located at 2936 N. Elm Street, Suite 102 on the campus of Biggs
Park Mall. Later this year, he will also treat cardiology patients two days each week in Pembroke at an office located
within Southeastern Urgent Care Pembroke, which is located at 812 Candy Park Lane.
Dr. Cummings earned a bachelor’s degree from UNC Pembroke in 1998 and his medical degree from the Brody
School of Medicine at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C., in 2004. He completed his internal medicine residency
at East Carolina University/Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, N.C., in 2007, serving as chief resident in the
department of medicine there from 2007-2008.
Matthew S.
Cummings completed a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., in 2011 Cummings, M.D.
and in advanced interventional cardiology at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, in 2012. He is board certified in
internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases and is board eligible in interventional cardiology, all by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
His areas of special interest within cardiology include the treatment of coronary artery disease and coronary artery stent implantation, as
well as the treatment of complex peripheral vascular disease, including carotid artery stenosis, upper and lower extremity disease, and renal
artery stenosis. He also specializes in invasive management of venous thromboembolism and acute pulmonary embolism.
Cummings and his wife, Angela Guinn, reside in Lumberton. He is the son of Physician Assistant Earl Cummings (Southeastern Medical
Clinic North Lumberton), and Amelia Hunt, a registered nurse, both of Lumberton.
“Above all, I feel very fortunate to be home in the company of my loving family and many friends,” said Cummings. “Working with SRMC
and Duke together will allow me to accomplish a longstanding ambition to improve the health status of the people of Robeson County, and
provide advanced cardiovascular care to our community. I am humbled by this opportunity, and look forward to rekindling old friendships and
fostering new ones. After being away for many years, it’s great to finally be home!”
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cummings, call 671-6619.
Scott joins Duke practice and Southeastern Heart Center
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Allison L. Scott has joined Duke Cardiovascular Surgery of Lumberton and
Southeastern Heart Center, which is managed by Duke Medicine and located on the campus of Southeastern Regional
Medical Center.
A native of Robeson County, Scott completed an associate degree in nursing at Robeson Community College in
2003. She completed a master’s degree in nursing with a family nurse practitioner focus from UNC Wilmington in 2010.
Before joining Duke and Southeastern Heart Center, she worked as a nurse practitioner at Cape Fear Valley Medical
Center. She previously worked for five years in Southeastern Heart Center’s cardiac catheterization lab.
“I wanted to use the education I received to help the people of Robeson County and the surrounding communities,”
Allison L. Scott,
said Scott, who lives in Lumberton and has three children: Jillian, Amelia and Ayden.
F.N.P.-C.
Scott joins Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Terry Lowry at Duke Cardiovascular Surgery of Lumberton, which is located
in the Duke Medicine facility on the campus of Biggs Park Mall. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call (910) 671-6619.
Grooms joins Southeastern Digestive Health Center
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Brooke H. Grooms has joined the staff of Southeastern Digestive Health Center,
an affiliate of Southeastern Regional Medical Center.
Grooms joins Harvey H. Allen Jr., M.D., at the center, which is located at 730 Oakridge Blvd., Suite A, in Lumberton.
A Robeson County native, Grooms completed a bachelor’s degree in biology with a concentration in molecular
biology as well as a bachelor’s degree in nursing, both from UNC Pembroke. She also completed a master’s degree in
public administration there in 2007 and a master’s degree in nursing with family nurse practitioner training from UNC
Wilmington in 2011. Before returning to school for her master’s degree, Grooms worked in Southeastern’s emergency
Brooke H.
department.
Grooms, F.N.P.-C.
She currently lives in Lumberton with her husband, Billy, and three children, Zeke, 9, Makenzie, 7, and Paxton, 3.
“Working for Southeastern Regional Medical Center gives me a chance to give back to an area that has given so much to me, both as a
child and an adult,” said Grooms. “As a native of Robeson County and daughter of a medical provider who also served this community, I, too,
look forward to the opportunity to provide excellent care and services to our community. There’s no other place I’d rather be and I thank SRMC
for giving me this experience,” said Grooms, who is the daughter of Eugenia Brooks Howie, M.D., a retired Robeson County physician.
The Southeastern Digestive Health Center is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until noon. To
make an appointment, call 738-3103.
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In the spotlight
New urgent care center opens in Lumberton
From minor mishaps around the home to worrisome fevers and sore throats,
almost every family has pressing medical needs at times. Though they may not
be emergencies, they need attention now—and more than just a bandage from
the medicine cabinet.
Fortunately, there’s a convenient solution to such inconvenient problems,
which can happen on weekends and after your doctor’s office is closed. Urgent
care just might save you the time and cost of a trip to the emergency department.
Individuals in and around the Lumberton area needing medical care that is
urgent but not an emergency now have another option for care: Southeastern
Urgent Care Lumberton. The center opened in July in the Southeastern Health
Mall located on the campus of Biggs Park Mall in Lumberton.
The center treats a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries, such as:
fevers, coughs and sore throats; earaches; strains and sprains; cuts that might need stitches; some burns and broken bones; animal bites; and
rashes and other allergic reactions that aren’t life-threatening.
Services such as sports and school physicals and immunizations are also offered at the center. And, with on-site X-ray and lab tests, you
won’t have to go to another office should you need them. Southeastern Pharmacy Health Mall is also located within the same building, making it
convenient for patients to get prescriptions filled following their urgent care visit.
Of course, when you have a medical emergency, you need to be seen in the emergency department—immediately. Here are some signs
and symptoms of medical emergencies: chest pain or pressure; bleeding that doesn’t stop; trouble breathing or shortness of breath; losing
consciousness; coughing or vomiting blood; sudden or severe pain; sudden vision changes; confusion or changes in mental status; head
injuries; or suicidal thoughts. If you think someone’s condition is or could become life-threatening, call 911 and wait for an ambulance.
Southeastern Urgent Care Lumberton, which is an affiliate at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11
p.m. with no appointment necessary. Most private and commercial insurance will be accepted as well as Medicaid and Medicare. For more
information, call (910) 272-1175.
Laparoscopic surgery to remove adrenal gland now offered at SRMC
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy, a minimally invasive surgical
technique to remove the adrenal gland, is now being performed at
Southeastern Regional Medical Center. Dr. Eric Velazquez, a general
surgeon affiliated with Southeastern Surgical Center, performed the
first laparoscopic adrenalectomy at the medical center earlier this year.
Lumberton resident Faye Milstead (Materinal/Child Health) was
told that she needed surgery, but that she would most likely have to
travel out of town for the procedure. After further investigation, she
consulted with Dr. Velazquez who was able to perform the procedure
using the minimally invasive technique.
“It meant absolutely everything that I was able to get this done
at Southeastern,” said Milstead. “It would have been difficult for me to
have traveled out of town not only for the procedure but also for the
follow-up visits.”
The adrenal glands are normally very small organs located
above the kidneys. They make certain hormones that are vital for
normal function of the human body. Tumors can occur in the adrenal
gland like in any other part of the human body. Adrenal tumors may
or may not secrete hormones. Symptoms, such as hypertension
not responding to medication, depend on the type of adrenal tumor
present.
“Some tumors of the adrenal glands can be very detrimental to
health,” said Velazquez. Most are found incidentally when patients
receive imaging tests, such as an abdominal CAT scan, for other
health issues. If the tumor is found to be malignant or producing
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hormones, the patient would typically be
scheduled for surgical removal of the tumor
and the adrenal gland. However, if the tumor
found is benign and not disrupting function of
the adrenal glands, depending on size, the
physician may decide to forgo surgery and keep
the tumor under close observation.
The minimally invasive or laparoscopic
adrenalectomy procedure does not require large Eric Velazquez, M.D.
incisions in the middle of the abdomen or on
the side of the body. Instead, four small incisions are made just under
the rib cage. The advantage of the laparoscopic adrenalectomy
procedure is the faster recovery time.
“The typical hospital stay for patients having this type of
procedure is two days after surgery, to ensure fluid status and regular
body operation is normal,” said Velazquez.
Patients typically have follow-up appointments at one, three and
five weeks after surgery and then less frequently to monitor for any
complications or recurrence.
“I was able to return to work after two weeks,” said Milstead. “I
was fully prepared for whatever might happen. I did wonderful and
never had one drop of pain.”
For more information about health concerns related to the adrenal
glands, consult your primary care provider. For more information about
Southeastern Surgical Center, call 739-0022.
July/August 2012
Physician Services
Red Springs opens new clinic, welcomes new physician
The new Southeastern Medical Clinic Red Springs opened on August 6. The
11,500-square-foot facility, which combines the former Johnson Medical Clinic and Red
Springs Family Medicine, offers family medicine and physical/occupational therapy
services.
Dr. Mashelle Bradford-Morris and Certified Physician Assistant Bob Hollingsworth
treat patients of all ages at the clinic for a variety of health care services including but not
limited to well and sick care, women’s health and immunizations. Specialists, including
diabetes educators and cardiologists, rotate through the clinic on specific days each
week.
A native of Washington, D.C., Dr. Bradford-Morris earned her medical degree from
Michigan State University in 1993. She completed a family practice residency with Duke
University/Southern Regional Area Health Education Center in Fayetteville, N.C., in
2001.
She is board eligible and most recently practiced with Robinson Health Clinic, which
is affiliated with Womack Hospital, in Ft. Bragg, N.C.
“I chose to practice with Southeastern because it has a great reputation for highquality health care,” said Bradford-Morris. “Also, because I was hired to work in Robeson
County my first job stateside after my military service prior to residency, and found the
people warm and appreciative. Therefore, I thought that if the opportunity arose in the
future for me to serve the people of Robeson County again that I would accept such a
position.”
Bradford-Morris resides in Fayetteville and has a 13-year-old son.
Other features of Southeastern Medical Clinic Red Springs include X-ray and lab
services. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and is located
beside the Southeastern Lifestyle Center of Red Springs at 302 Mt. Tabor Road. To
schedule an appointment or for more information, call 843-9991.
Mashelle
Bradford-Morris, D.O.
Bob Hollingsworth,
P.A.-C.
New Gray’s Creek clinic now open
Southeastern Medical Clinic Gray’s Creek
opened in its new location at 1249 Chicken Foot
Road in Hope Mills on June 4. Dr. Tracy Bullard
and Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Lisa
Campbell provide care at the 11,000-square
foot facility, which features a 450-square foot
reception area and includes 12 exam rooms.
The clinic offers X-ray, laboratory and physical/
occupational therapy services. For more
information about clinic or to schedule an
appointment, call (910) 423-1278.
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Employee assistance
Live, Love and Work
by EAP Specialist Jack Crain
“Mr. Crain, my name is Holly, and I hope you can help me. A nurse I work with suggested I call you. As you can
perhaps hear in my voice, I am feeling tired and listless and I’m not sure why. My life in many respects is going well. I
have no health problems. I have a wonderful, supportive husband, three lovely children and a beautiful granddaughter. I
am active in my church and volunteer in various community clubs and activities but I am feeling burned out.
The problem is me. Somewhere along the way, I lost the spark and energy for life that I had. Nothing excites me
anymore. I don’t think I’m really depressed, but I wonder if I’m headed that way. What can I do?”
“Jack,” Kyle began, “remember when I talked to you a couple of years ago? I loved my job at that time. I was
productive and positive and looked forward to getting to work every day. When the alarm would go off, I would say, ‘Good
Jack Crain
morning, God!’ Now I say, ‘Good god, it’s morning!’ It’s been a gradual kind of thing. My wife and some of my co-workers
have noticed my dissatisfaction and irritability and are concerned about me. They encouraged me to go to EAP. I need
your help in figuring this thing out.”
Remember when you first fell in love? Your heart flipped like it had never flipped before every time you saw that special person in your life.
You made it a priority to spend time with them, anticipating taking long walks together, listening to your favorite music or sometimes sitting up all
night talking. You were bursting with energy. The thrill of falling in love is wonderful!
And then reality set in and the continual challenging task of making the relationship grow began.
Executive speech coach, trainer and author Patricia Fripp (Fripp.com), writes, ”In many ways, a new job is like a love affair.” Excitement
is the first stage. This stage may last from a few hours to many years. You may say to yourself, “Wow, I can’t believe the starting salary!
My dream of working in the health care industry is finally here. This is a great opportunity to genuinely help others. I’m excited that I will be
learning from so many talented and committed people.”
The completion of preparing for your vocation with education and hard work, and the newness of the job keep your energy level high.
Ms. Fripp then suggests that the second stage, reality, sets in. The work is still enjoyable and meaningful, but you now begin to notice
irritants and difficulties you previously overlooked or ignored. Answering countless emails seems senseless. Deadlines pile up and begin to
appear impossible to complete. Becky’s constant chattering and Frank’s habitual tardiness begin to drive you to distraction. You resent having
to arrive for work early and stay late to just keep up.
The novelty starts to wear off. And, like love, Ms. Fripp writes, “Your job has a third stage – disillusion.” The pendulum swings past reality,
and negativity becomes the focus. Frequently, it is the beginning of the “maybe’s.” “Maybe a neighboring hospital pays more money and isn’t
as demanding as my current job.” “Maybe the employees at another job would be more committed to their work.” “Maybe another facility would
offer better benefits.”
In life, love and work, it is important for the pendulum to swing back. Imagination and effort are needed to regain the exhilaration of the
first stage if balance in life is to be restored.
Holly agreed to schedule a few EAP sessions to mutually search for some possible solutions in helping her find the spark for life she has
lost. We might begin by examining how aging and family changes have impacted her life and goals. One goal might be to examine the number
and quality of her activities and to make room for fun and relaxation while maintaining the commitments most important to her.
As Kyle contemplates his work history, it is important during his EAP visits that he accept the reality that while the knowledge he has
gained and the skills he has honed during his years of work have served him well, those same advanced skills combined with the aging process
and other factors such as daily routine may result in him not experiencing the level of excitement he felt when he first began his job.
Kahlil Gibran proclaimed, “Work is love made visible.” The Resilient Spirit author, Eileen McDargh, writes, “A job is what is done for a
paycheck. Work is what is done for a life. It is that energizing, all-encompassing activity that allows you to bring skills to bear in ways that are
satisfying beyond a pay period…it excites you. It gives you joy. It binds you to a community of people who are stakeholders in what you do.
Ultimately, it has a ripple effect and the potency of a legacy for those who follow.”
If you or a family member are struggling with life, love or work issues, call 671-5067 for a safe environment and a listening ear.
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July/August 2012
Our people
Smith named fitness services director
Montressa L. Smith has been named director of fitness services for Southeastern Regional Medical Center. Smith
replaces Trudy McLaughlin who retired on June 30 after 17 years with the medical center.
Smith oversees fitness services for the Southeastern Lifestyle Center for Fitness and Rehabilitation and the
Southeastern Lifestyle Center Red Springs. She is also responsible for the operations of the Southeastern Lifestyle Day
Spa.
Smith served as interim manager of fitness services for two months before being promoted to director. She also
served as financial accounts supervisor there for four years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration
with a concentration in management from North Carolina A&T State University.
“Our fitness centers are places of health, wellness and physical activity, and I want to do the best job I can possibly Montressa L. Smith
do to get that message out to our community—to let them know that this resource is available for them and to strongly
encourage them to use it,” said Smith.
Smith currently resides in Fayetteville with her husband, Christopher, and sons, Raumel, 21, and C.J., 2. She is the daughter of David and
Ellie Baker of Lumberton.
Promotions
Tammara Abernathy-Jones (Educational Services) - Nurse educator
Sarah Ayers (Float) - Nursing assistant
Sherry Brayboy (Health Information Systems) - Documentation
specialist
Jason Chandler (Information Systems) - Clinical decision support
analyst
Cheryl Chavis (Quality Management) - Process improvement
specialist
Ann Marie Colbert (Quality Management) - Quality management
assistant
Tiffany Finau (Laboratory) - Phlebotomist
Celeste Giannelli (3-Tower) - Shift supervisor
Johnny Jones (Emergency Services) - Nursing assistant 1
Kimberly Jones (Patient Financial Services) - Patient accounts rep.
Sylvia Jones (Emergency Services) - Patient care tech
Jennifer Lamb (Behavorial Health) - Family nurse practitioner
Vickie Lambert (Home Health) - PI audit
Angela Locklear (Emergency Services) - Staff RN
Barbara Oxendine (WoodHaven Rehab) - Supervisor
Meagan Oxendine (Emergency Services) - Staff RN
Wahkuna Oxendine (Emergency Services) - Secretary
Michelle Smith (Information Technology) - Supervisor, Help Desk
Operations
Debra Swinton (3-East) - Shift supervisor
Thanesia Townsend (Patient Access) - ED patient registrar
Christale White (2-East) - Staff RN
Tamra Whitted (Patient Access) - ED Patient registrar
Doris Wiggins (Emergency - Staff RN
Lori Williams (Laboratory) - Coordinator
Do you have what it takes to be a wellness champion?
A Wellness Champion encourages employee participation in all employee wellness programs and helps the Healthy Living 4 Life (HL4L)
wellness program succeed. Members act as spokespersons for employee wellness programs—they actively recruit co-workers to participate
and they help with posting announcements and flyers on bulletin boards, outside cubicles, or via email.
They represent their co-workers by collecting ideas and feedback about the program. Our goal is to have the healthiest employees at
Southeastern and the most pleasant working environment! You don’t have to be a marathon runner to join—just have a commitment to making
our wellness program the best possible!
Champions will meet once per quarter for 30-45 minutes. This will give us time to recap what is going on in different
challenges, share thoughts and ideas, learn what is coming up, and review participation numbers. We work from an agenda
each month to keep meetings efficient. The meetings are light, fun, and educational. It will be a committee of which
you are proud to be part.
If you are interested in becoming a Wellness Champion, discuss this with your one up, then
complete and return the commitment form which can be picked up in the Employee
Wellness office. For more information, call 272-1425.
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Our people
Speakers Bureau
Bear Team customer service
excellence winners
Clinical Dietitian Jamie Logeman and Security
Officer Leon McMillian were recognized as
Southeastern Regional Medical Center’s (SRMC)
Bears of Excellence for the month of June. This
award is presented to employees who exceed
expectations.
They were recognized for maintaining empathy
for customers’ individual situations such as fear,
Jamie Logeman
financial situations, family concerns; exemplifying “I
am” what customers see and hear; and committing to
SRMC’s mission statement and core values.
Logeman assisted a patient who was having
difficulty with their meals while hospitalized, even
coming in on her days off to ensure the patient’s
meals were prepared in a specific manner. “My
favorite part of my job is helping patients and doing
education for them in eating healthy,” said Logeman.
She lives in Lumberton and has worked at SRMC for
Leon McMillian
three years.
McMillian acted quickly after witnessing what he perceived to be
an ongoing threat to an employee on security video, apprehending the
perpetrators and returning property to the victim. “I enjoy helping people and
keeping everyone safe,” said McMillian. He has worked for Southeastern
Regional Medical Center for nine years.
Physical Therapist Mark Ross (Rehabilitation
Services) was recognized as Southeastern Regional
Medical Center’s (SRMC) Bear of Excellence for the
month of July.
Reed was recognized for maintaining
professional relationships with co-workers;
exemplifying “I am” what customers see and hear;
and committing to SRMC’s mission statement and
core values.
Mark Ross
After learning that a co-worker was injured and
possibly in need of assistance at their home, Ross promptly went there and
remained with the individual until he was sure they were safe.
“I did what anyone else would have done,” said Ross, who lives in
Lumberton and has worked for Southeastern Regional Medical Center for
13 years.
The InTouch newsletter is published
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©2012 SRMC
In memoriam
Shirley Collins
(WoodHaven)
1945-2012
Cora Ford
(Personal Care
Services)
1948-2012
Brian McLendon (Float Pool) was the keynote
speaker for Robeson Community College’s ADN pinning
ceremony on May 15.
Director Vivien Lunsford (Supply Chain Management)
spoke during the user group meeting of the McKesson
Supply Chair Solutions in Dallas, Texas, on May 23 on
Transform your supply chain to meet the challenge of the
health care reform act.
EAP Specialist Jack Crain (Human Resources) spoke
to the Stroke Survivor Group on June 18 on Depression
and caregiving.
Lisa Donovan (Rehabilitation Services) spoke to
Southeastern’s Security Officers on June 19 and 20 on
Recognizing and responding to a brain trauma patient.
Dr. Edwin Baker (Women’s Life Center) spoke to the
Chrysolite Church Women’s Conference on June 23 on
Women’s health.
Dr. Monica Carrion-Jones (Southeastern
Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Center) spoke to the clients
of the Southeastern Industrial Center on June 28 on Stroke.
Bruce Bergstresser (Safety & Security) presented
a class on Fire safety for the employees of Lumberton
Surgical Associates on July 12. Southeastern’s Engineering
Department also presented to the group on Carbon dioxide
extinguishers.
FNP Anita Thurman (Wound Care) spoke at a
community health fair in Hallsboro, NC, on July 22 on
Preventative health and its impact on healthier living.
The following employees presented to PrivilegesPlus
members: Stephanie Kinlaw (Rehabilitation Services) on
June 14 on Sit and be fit; Kathy McGinniss (Information
Systems) on July 31 on Internet 101.
Achievements
Amanda Price Roberts, Sandra Purcell and Latesha
Jones (Employee Wellness) are certified as Worksite
Wellness Specialists. Roberts is also certified as a
Laughter Yoga Leader.
Jason Godaire (Psychiatry) served as nurse of the
day for the North Carolina General Assembly on June 5.
Southeastern Regional Medical Center was honored
with an “A” Hospital Safety ScoreSM by The Leapfrog
Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers
and other large purchasers of health benefits.
Southeastern Regional Medical Center has been
named one of 100 Great Community Hospitals by Becker’s
Hospital Review.
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